Cinnamon & Tequila
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- 13 Mar 2023
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It’s rare to see tequila in a hot drink, but pairing the spirit with cinnamon and ginger makes this winter tipple special. Start with the 15-minute ritual of boiling, simmering, and straining slices of ginger and cinnamon sticks to make fresh, spicy, and soothing cinnamon-ginger tea. Choose a reposado tequila that’s been aged in steel or wood for two months to a year for the caramel color and strong flavor that will bring out ginger’s sharp bite without overwhelming the senses. Naturally sweeten the agave spirit with agave syrup and finish the cocktail with a dash of Angostura bitters for more cinnamon and earthiness.
This concoction smells incredible as it simmers on the stove, delivering a balance of sweet and spicy sensations –– and it's easy to make for a crowd. We have two party tricks to nail the presentation while enhancing the winter flavors: Serve each heat-safe glass with a pair of cinnamon sticks and a trio of cloves studding an orange peel segment. The garnish pays homage to pomander balls, whole dried oranges with clove studs that have long served as aromatic holiday decor rumored to repel bugs and bad spirits. Incorporate the decorative element with vessels of cinnamon sticks and studded orange peels for a DIY punch station where guests can customize their distinctly warm tequila cocktail.
Ingredients
Ginger-Cinnamon Tea
2” by 1” chunk fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin slices
2 sticks cinnamon
Agave Syrup
1 ounce agave nectar
1 ounce water
Cinnamon & Tequila Cocktail
1 1/2 ounce tequila (such as Mijenta Tequila)
1 dash bitters
2 ounces ginger-cinnamon tea
1/2 ounce agave syrup
1 orange peel (for garnish) Read More…
